Daniel Gustke

Daniel Gustke serves as a key procurement lead within the W072 Endist Louisville office of the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical civil engineering and infrastructure support services essential to military installation readiness. His role centers on managing full lifecycle contracts for the construction, renovation, and modernization of military facilities, including barracks, training complexes, and utility systems. Gustke specializes in executing architect-engineer and construction management services under the NAICS 238290 category, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Army’s strategic priorities in resilient infrastructure and energy security. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced general contractors, including Thalle-Bauer LLC, HARPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, J. E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, and BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, full-service construction firms with proven capabilities in complex military site development, utility integration, and facility modernization. Gustke’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous quality control, and adherence to Army Corps of Engineers standards. Gustke’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, his process remains transparent and competitive, ensuring value-driven outcomes through rigorous evaluation of technical capability and past performance. His primary technical domain is Other Building Equipment Contractors (NAICS 238290), with acquisitions focused on specialized infrastructure systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, and site utilities. Gustke’s expertise lies in procuring integrated construction services that support the Army’s mission to sustain and enhance operational readiness through durable, energy-efficient, and mission-critical installations.